The MFAI has a long tradition of bringing out a quarterly scientific and technical publication. This publication appeared under the name of "Transactions of the MFAI" for the period 1989-2003. In view of the increase in scope of the activities of the MFAI over the years and to encompass other surface finishing technologies, the quarterly publication was renamed INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING with the first issue of the year 2004. INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING has a current circulation of 1000 and is read in over 35 countries.

INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING ISSN 0972-9364

Aims and Scope of INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING: This publication aims at highlighting scientific research, technical developments and other information relevant to the surface finishing industry, particularly electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, phosphating, electrophoretic lacquering, conversion coatings, powder coating, painting, physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques, chemical and mechanical plating and related forms of surface finishing for decorative and technical properties. Besides, focus will also be on equipment, analytical aspects and effluent treatment. The publication aims at providing information having practical relevance in the above fields, as a large readership exists among job-shops and ancillary industries.

Neither the Editorial Board nor the MFAI is responsible for the contents and views expressed in this journal. The respective authors bear sole responsibility.
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INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING welcomes contributions relevant to both applied and basic aspects of surface finishing, including electroplating, electroless plating, plating on plastics, electropolishing, electrophoretic lacquering, electroforming, physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques, powder coating, painting, microgalvanotechniques, nanotechnology, pre- and post-treatment techniques, analytical aspects, recovery processes and effluent minimization and treatment.

The Editors will consider papers for publication from anywhere in the world, based on originality, their immediate or future impact on surface finishing processes, and their contribution to the advancement of surface finishing science and technology. Theoretical papers will be judged based on the novelty of the approach and their potential impact and ability to predict and elucidate experimental observations. Submission of papers dealing with routine aspects will be discouraged.

Three copies of the manuscript, along with illustrations, may be sent to the Chief Editor or to any Editor on the Editorial Board. No page charges are levied by the journal.

Contributions are classified as Research Papers, Communications, Mini-Reviews and Reviews. Research Papers should be a record of original research and should not normally exceed 6000 words in length. Communications should be short accounts of research of significance and bearing urgency. They should not exceed a total of 8 manuscript pages, including tables and figures. An accompanying letter should justify inclusion as a Communication. Please adhere to the guidelines while preparing manuscripts to extensive editing and delay. Mini-Reviews and Reviews are normally invited by the Editors. Unsolicited review articles of up to 3500 to 6000 words, respectively, including the most recent literature survey, are welcome. Authors desirous of writing reviews may please send a brief outline to one of the Editors on the Editorial Board before the manuscript is drafted.

Only work not previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere will be accepted. Include a statement in the cover letter accompanying the manuscript, signed by all the authors, that the contents have not been published elsewhere and the paper is not being submitted elsewhere. If any tables or illustrations have been published elsewhere, the editorial office must be informed so that permission to reproduce can be obtained from the original publishers. All multi-authored manuscripts must contain a letter of submission, signed by all the named authors, signifying that they were contributors to the work described and that they agree to the paper being submitted for consideration for publication. The author for correspondence may please be specified.

Refereeing: All contributions are studied by referees, whose names are not normally disclosed to the authors. Authors are solely responsible for the factual accuracy of their papers. You may submit up to four names of individuals you consider suitable to review your manuscript. The final decision is left to the Chief Editor’s discretion. It would not be appropriate to nominate individuals who have had any input into the manuscript submitted or any recent collaboration with the authors or who are from the same institution. When revisions are requested by the Chief Editor, please submit two complete copies of the revised manuscript and one copy of the original version.

Preparation of Manuscript: Research Papers should contain Abstract (less than 300 words), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Theoretical Aspects (optional), Results, Discussion, and Conclusions (optional), Acknowledgements (optional), Nomenclature (optional) and References. Communications should contain Abstract (less than 100 words), brief Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgements (optional) and References. Mini-Reviews and Reviews should contain an Abstract (less than 100 words and 300 words, respectively), brief Introduction, appropriate sub-sections for various topics, Conclusions, Future Trends or Perspectives, Acknowldegements and References. For all types of manuscripts, 3-6 Key Words or phrases that best characterize the manuscript should be provided following the Abstract. The title should be specific, informative and short. Acknowledgements should be brief and for special assistance only, not for providing inspiration and routine facilities and so on. Units, abbreviations and nomenclature must be as recommended by IUPAC. For more details, visit the website http://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk.

References: The responsibility for the accuracy of bibliographic references rests solely with the author(s). Please maintain the following style:

Please address all postal correspondence pertaining to INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING (including advertising material, non-receipt of INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING by post, deadlines for submission and so on) to the Chief Editor at the MFAI’s office.
The Chief Editor’s e-mail address is shreerasayani@gmail.com. E-mails and faxes may also be sent to the MFAI’s office address at mfaihq@vsnl.net and fax number INT +91 22 28769691, respectively.

The Editorial Board looks forward with pleasure in having you as an author in INDIAN SURFACE FINISHING